SPANISH
(SPA)
(All
colleges) 29-30 credits above SPA 202, including SPA 303, 304, 305, 320 or
321, 326, 331, 430; five to six credits from literature courses (SPA 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 425, 440, 441
or 495), and two to three credits of electives (SPA 315, 320 or 321 (if not
used in above category), 326, 351, 390, 394, 410, 450, 491, 498, 499 or
additional literature course, or ENG 401.) One credit SPA 326 required;
additional credits may be counted as elective.
(All
colleges) 29-30 credits above SPA 202, including SPA 303, 304, 305, 315, 320,
321, 326, 331, two to three credits from the following courses: SPA 401, 402,
403, 420, 421, 425, 440, 441 or 495; and two to three credits of electives: SPA
326, 351, 390, 394, 401, 402, 403, 410, 420, 421, 425, 430, 440, 441, 450, 491,
495, 498, 499, or ENG 401. One credit SPA 326 required; additional credits may
be counted as elective.
Business
Concentration
24 credits including, ACC 235 (or 221 and 222), ECO 110, 120, 340, MKT 309,
341, MGT 308, and one from the following: ECO 311, MGT 430, FIN 355.
Recommended courses: C-S 101, ECO 375, 442, MTH 175, 205 or 250, FIN 440 and
the two courses not chosen in the second group.
(All
colleges) 18 credits above SPA 202, including SPA 303, 304, 320 or 321, 326,
and six credits of electives.
Note:
Education majors with a major or minor in Spanish should refer to the
requirements listed under Foreign Language majors and minors in Education on p.
170. Students seeking Teacher Certification must take SPA 331.
+ above a course number indicates a General Education course.
SPA 101 Cr.
4
The
first of two introductory courses in Spanish. The five language skills are
introduced: listening, speaking, writing, reading and culture. (Not open to
students with more than two years of high school Spanish.)
+
SPA 102 Cr.
4
Elementary
Spanish II
The
second introductory course in Spanish comprehension, speaking, writing,
reading, and culture. Prerequisite: SPA 101 or placement based on UW System
Placement Test scores.
+
SPA 201 Cr.
4
Intermediate
Spanish I
The
first of two intermediate-level Spanish courses. Students continue to develop
all language skills with special emphasis placed on refining speaking and
listening comprehension. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or placement based on UW System
Placement Test scores.
+
SPA 202 Cr.
4
Intermediate
Spanish II
The
second of two intermediate-level Spanish courses. Students continue to develop
all language
skills with special emphasis placed on refining reading and writing in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 201 or placement based on UW System Placement Test scores.
SPA 303 Cr.
4
Integrated
Skills Development I
Development
of Spanish proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and listening with
emphasis on reading and writing. Work will be based on authentic texts (print,
video, and computer-based) dealing with a variety of Spanish-speaking
countries. Lect. 3, Lab. 2. Prerequisite: SPA 202.
SPA 304 Cr.
4
Development
of Spanish proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and listening with
emphasis on listening and speaking. Work will be based on authentic texts
(print, video, and computer-based) dealing with a variety of Spanish-speaking
countries. Lect. 3., Lab. 2. Prerequisite: SPA 303.
SPA 305 Cr.
3
Introduction
to Hispanic Literature
An
introductory literature course designed both for students desiring to develop
an appreciation of Hispanic literature and those planning to pursue more
advanced courses requiring a critical background. The course will be structured
around four genres: narrative, poetry, drama and essay. Prerequisite: SPA 303
and 304.
SPA 315 Cr.
3
Business
Spanish
A
course designed to prepare advanced students of Spanish to communicate
effectively in the business world. Intensive practice in oral comprehension,
speaking, writing, utilizing special, topical vocabulary related to
international commerce. Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304. Strongly recommend MGT 100
or concurrent enrollment. Offered every fourth semester.
SPA 320 Cr.
3
Spanish
Civilization
A
study of the civilization of Spain, from pre-historic times to the present;
this includes political
developments, geography, literature, art, music, and the current situation.
Prerequisites: SPA 303 and 304. Offered Sem. I.
SPA 321 Cr.
3
Spanish
American Civilization
A
study of the political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary development
of Spanish America. Prerequisites: SPA 303 and 304. Offered Sem. II.
SPA 326 Cr.
1
Current
Events
A
weekly discussion of current events in the Spanish-speaking world, based on
readings and television broadcasts in the target language. Prerequisite: SPA
202 or equivalent. Repeatable for credit maximum 3.
SPA 331 Cr.
3
Spanish
Phonetics
Comparison
of English and Spanish sounds. Systematic study of the production of Spanish
sounds. Individual work with native tapes and recording of students
pronunciation and intonation. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or concurrent registration.
SPA 351 Cr.
3
Films
in Spanish
The
study of films of the Spanish-speaking world. Film viewing, discussion and
writing assignments will all be in Spanish. Lect. 2, Lab. 2. Prerequisite: SPA
303. Offered every fourth semester.
SPA 390 Cr.
3
Topics
in Hispanic/Latin American Cultures
A
course designed to investigate areas of current social and cultural interest in
Hispanic/Latin American culture. Topics will vary. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or
equivalent. Offered occasionally.
SPA 394 Cr.
3
A
study of the theory and problems of literary translation. Students translate
literary works from the target language into English. The student translations
are used for literary as well as translation technique study in the course.
Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304, 305. (Cross-listed with FLG, FRE, and GER; may
only earn credit in one department.) Offered occasionally.
SPA 401 Cr.
3
19th-Century
Spanish Literature
Study
of major authors representing the main literary genres of the century:
romanticism, realism,
and naturalism. Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304, 305. Offered every three years.
SPA 402 Cr.
3
20th-Century
Spanish Literature
Principal
authors from the generation of 1898 to the present. Prerequisites: SPA 303,
304, 305. Offered every three years.
SPA 403 Cr.
3
Studies
in Spanish Literature
A
course designated to allow flexibility in the study of current topics of
interest in Hispanic literature. Prerequisite: SPA 305 or equivalent. Offered
every two years.
SPA 410 Cr.
3
Advanced
Conversation
Oral
work based on Spanish life, culture, and literature. Prerequisites: SPA 303 and
304 or equivalent.
SPA 420 Cr.
3
Spanish
American Literature I
A
course designed to study the main literary works of Latin America from
pre-colombian times through the 19th Century. Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304, 305.
Offered Sem. I.
SPA 421 Cr.
3
A
course designed to explore new trends and themes in the writings of
contemporary Spanish American authors. Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304, 305.
Offered Sem. II.
SPA 425 Cr.
3
Hispanic
Literature in the United States
Backgrounds,
literary influence and major works of an emerging new literature of the United
States, written by Hispanic minorities. Works are read in the original language
or in translation. Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304, 305. Offered Sem. II.
SPA 430 Cr.
3
Advanced
Grammar and Syntax
Thorough
and specific survey of grammatical principles with an examination of the main
syntactical elements of the Spanish language. Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304.
SPA 440 Cr.
3
The
Spanish Novel
A
study of the Spanish novel. Masterpieces from the picaresque to the
contemporary novel will be read. Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304, 305. Offered
every three years.
SPA 441 Cr.
3
The
Spanish Theatre
A
study of Spanish drama. Works to be read will be chosen from masterpieces from
the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the modern theatre. Prerequisites: SPA
303, 304, 305. Offered every three years.
SPA 450 Cr.
1-4
A
course in Spanish individually tailored to fit career needs: cultural
awareness, technical vocabulary in Spanish to prepare students who elect
internship credits in other departments. Spanish majors or minors, or other
students having the equivalency of SPA 202 may elect to take these credits off
campus. Repeatable for credit maximum
4.
Films
and Literature
Viewing
and criticism of sub-titled films and reading their literary sources in
translation. Prerequisite: one course in literature from either the foreign
language or English department. Offered
occasionally.
SPA 495 Cr.
2
Senior
Seminar in Hispanic Studies
A
seminar for students who possess the background and ability to engage in
individual research related to social, cultural or literary aspects of the
Hispanic world. Readings, oral presentations of ongoing r.esearch and a seminar
paper are required. Prerequisites: SPA 303, 304, 305, plus one 400 level
literature course or concurrent enrollment. Offered Sem. II.
SPA 498/598 Cr.
1-3
Independent
Study
Fieldwork,
research and individual projects in a specific area of Spanish language,
civilization or literature. Registration with the consent of instructor and the
department chair. Prerequisites: two advanced courses and junior standing.
Repeatable for credit maximum 6.
SPA 499/599 Cr.
1-3
Independent
Study
Fieldwork,
research, individual projects in a specific area of Spanish language,
civilization or literature. Registration with the consent of instructor and the
department chairperson. Prerequisites: two advanced courses and junior
standing. Repeatable for credit maximum 6.